Episode 129: Hanging With Tony Guerruro

My guest for this episode is Tony Guerrero.

Tony is a man of many talents. Landing his first record deal in the 1980’s, Tony was at the forefront of what would eventually become the smooth jazz scene. Since then, Tony has also created a reputation for being a top-notch arranger, composer, and producer. But his talents don’t stop at music. Tony is also a gifted artist, author, speaker, and the founder of a non-profit dedicated to battling human trafficking. And in his spare time, he still plays some mean trumpet.

Check out what Tony has to say about the early days of smooth jazz, the importance of being open to new music, the impact of technology on music, the potential impact of AI on the music industry, the importance of diversifying your skill sets, evolving as a trumpet player, clash of the egos, working with Arturo Sandoval, being inspired, the skill sets of a great producer, finding the right player for a job, making music with what you have, suggestions for making the best of a studio session, and so much more!

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin!

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0:00:00 Intro

0:03:03 The early days of smooth jazz

0:06:41 The importance of being open to new music

0:11:59 The impact of technology on music

0:14:31 The potential impact of AI on the music industry

0:19:03 The importance of diversifying your skill sets

0:21:47 Evolving as a trumpet player

0:27:07 Clash of the Egos

0:29:10 Working with Arturo Sandoval

0:36:00 Being inspired

0:40:48 The skill sets of a great producer

0:48:44 Finding the right player for a job

0:52:29 Making music with what you have

0:57:58 Suggestions for making the best of a studio session

1:00:59 Go Practice

1:05:03 Sound Off
1:15:05 Rapid Fire Round